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GENUS III. 
SCUTELLARIA, Lin. THE SKULLCAP. 
Lin. Sftt. DIDYNAMIA GYMNOSPERMIA. 
Ocxnuc Chuuctek. — Caljz campannlate, bilabiate ; lips entire, 
from the coalition of the sepals, closed, after the failing of the corollas, 
aiid at length cleft even to the base : soperior lip furnished with a 
dilated scale at top, which is concave above, felling awaj at matnritj ; 
lower lip permanent. Tube of corolla much exserted, naked inside, 
straight or usually recurred ; ascending beyond the caljx, dilated into 
the throat above ; limb bilabiate ; upper lip entire at apex, or emargi- 
nate ; lower lip spreadlngly dilated, convex, emarginate at apex ; the 
npper lip, rareljr to the lower lip. Stamens 4, ascending under the 
galea, didynamous ; the two lower ones the longest. Aotben approxi- 
mate bj pairs, ciliated, thoae of the lower stamens dimidiate, and those 
of the superior stamens two-celled, cordate; cells sub-divaricate. 
Superior lobe of style very short ; lower one stigmatiferous at top. 
Ovarium oblique, elevated npon the incurved gynophore. Achenia 
dry, naked, tnbercled, glabrous or clothed with adpressed tomenttmi. 
(G. Don.) 
lateral lobes sometimes free and spreading, but usually joined to the 
Description, &c. — Nearly all the species belonging to this genns are perennials ; generally with blue at 
yellow flowers, and with scarcely any bracteas. Most of the species are ornamental. The name Scut«llaria 
signifies a little saucer, and has reference to the shape of the calyx. 
1.— SCUTELLARIA GRANDIFLORA, Sinus. THE LARGE- FLOWERED SKULLCAP. 
Eif6uvni6. — Bot. Hag., t 635. 
Spscinc CHABAcrm. — Leaves cordate, crenate, with long petioles. 
Flowera in a very short spike ; ooroUa hairy, four times longer than 
the calyx. 
Description, &c. — This plant is a native of Siberia, and it is quite hardy in British gardens, where it is rery 
suitable for rock-work, on account of its large pink and yellow flowers, its soft velvet-like leaves, and its dwarf 
stature. The flowers have no scent, and they, as well as the whole plant, are intensely bitter. It was introdncad 
in 1804. 
EisGUTiiias. — Sweet's Brit. Flow. Card., t. 90 ; and oaifig. 3, 
hi PI. 84. 
2.— SCUTELLARIA ALPINA, WiUd. THE ALPINE SCUTELLARIA. 
Sraciric CBABacTU. — Leaves cordate, sharply serrated. Flewtr 
sfike imbricated ; flowcn twie* at long ■• the bnets. 
Descbiptiox, &c. — ^Thia very pretty plant is quite hardy in British gardens, where it continues producing a 
succession of blossoms all the summer. According to the description of it given in Sweet's Britith Floteer 
Garden, " it seldom exceeds six or nine inches in height ; but the branches spread round to a considerable 
distance, so that it is requisite to cut it back in winter, to keep it within bounds. It succeeds well in the common 
garden soil, and will grow in rather a shady situation, where many plants that are more tender will not thrive. 
It is readily increased by dividing at the root, or by seeds, which ripen plentifully." It is a native of Hungary, 
and other parts of the Continent, whence it was introduced in 1752. There are several varieties ; one with dark 
ted flowers, and another, the flowers of which are yellow. 
OTHER SPECIES OF SCUTELLARIA. 
S. ORIENTALIS, itn., Bot. Mag., 2X20. 
This species is a native of Greece. It has pale-yellow flowers, and is not remarkable for its beaoty ; but it 
is quite hardy in British gardens. It was introduced in 1721. 
